The general election is today, Tuesday, November 8! Voters in New York will elect the New York State Governor, members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, members of the State Senate and Assembly, and many other State offices. Voters will also have a say in…
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For 45 years, Queens Public Library’s New Americans Program (NAP) has proudly celebrated our borough’s outstanding diversity, while also supporting newcomers as they adjust to life in the United States. Join us on Saturday, November 19 as we honor NAP’s momentous anniversary…
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A picture from our 2017-2019 Queens Hip Hop Pioneers Photo Exhibit, curated by MFidel Photography. November is Hip Hop History Month! Join us and QPL Hip Hop Coordinator (and music legend) Ralph McDaniels all month long as we start getting ready for hip hop’s 50th anniversary…
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On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy made landfall in the Tri-State area. The impact of the superstorm was immediate and devastating across New York City, especially on the Rockaway Peninsula, where people lost electricity, water, and heat for several days and thousands of…
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One of the most daunting aspects of applying to college is the sheer number of essays you have to write. What do I mean? Say you’re applying to 8-10 schools. Each has anywhere from 1-5 or more supplemental essays. Quick math tells us that’s between 8-50 college essay prompts to…
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